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Jury selection is due to begin Wednesday in the trial of U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, accused of lying to federal authorities investigating an illegal donation by a foreign national to his campaign.U.S.…

(Mayor Mike's GOP majority strikes again - Promoted by Colorado Pols) After saying last month that Aurora's police chief should be fired, Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurisnky lashed out Friday at "the entire staff" of…

Rosemarie E. Sansone had a warm, can-do attitude with people, and she used that gift to serve the city of Boston in a career spanning public service, community affairs, and business. Every step of her progression from roles in political…

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The Lincoln Commission on Human Rights is at the center of a growing firestorm.The City Council last week passed a sweeping revision to Title 11 – the part of the city code dealing with equal opportunity – which includes…

TJ McDowell, deputy vice chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will become an adviser to Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.…

The town of Vincent has joined calls to introduce compulsory voting in local government.It became the second inner city council last week to recommend the change as part of its comments on the state government reform package to the Local…

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Public health teams must maintain crucial skills and capacity to respond quickly to the pandemic if needed in the months and years to come, writes the vice president of the Association of Public Health Directors. Boris Johnson…

ANN ARBOR, MI — Four longtime Ann Arbor leaders with nearly 110 years of combined service in city government are retiring.The city highlighted the retirements in its February newsletter, saying the city was saying goodbye to some of its…

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member [email protected] Recently, Mayor Brandon Scott chose two black women to take on critical roles in city government. Chichi Nyagah-Nash, who previously served…

By Cynthia ScottI am a permanent resident of Jersey City. I attended the two virtual town hall meetings held on January 14 and 22 regarding the new Jersey City ward boundaries being realigned as a direct result of the census.The first…

MARSHFIELD — Three candidates will appear in the February 15 primary ballot in the race to become mayor of the city.Ken Bargender, Bob McManus and Lois TeStrake will be vying for the seat of mayor of Marshfield. The first two voters will…

Mayor Keith Workman and his fellow Wapato City Council members faced a difficult task after their election…

BRADENTON – There are several local government meetings on the calendars this week. The meeting of the Council of Governments will meet on Tuesday, at the end of the afternoon, in Palmetto. A Manatee School Board…

LUVERNE — Pat Baustian, mayor of Luverne and chair of the Greater Minnesota Cities Coalition, spoke in an online meeting Thursday morning about the need for state…

(Editor's note: The following agendas should be considered draft agendas up to 72 hours before meetings.) Los Lunas Village Council When: 6 p.m., Thursday, January 27, in the council chambers. The meeting will be broadcast live…

A general route for a new water line through Charlottesville to help move water more efficiently through the area has been established.The project, called the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority's Central Water Line Project,…

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's newly elected city hall leaders have only been in office since Wednesday, but local leaders are not waiting to weigh on their expectations for this new term. What would you like to know Cincinnati has 10 new…

news, local news, Orange will benefit from a more representative local government through the election of three women to the board, said Local Government NSW President Darriea Turley. Orange is one of some 70 state councils that increased…

The spring 2022 election will be a hot topic TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR If there's one thing that many Merrill residents seem to be able to agree on, it's the general statement that "Merrill city government needs change." What exactly this!-->…

The initial concept shows 240 total units with a density of 16 units per acre, while the alternative has 399 total units at a density of 26.6 units per acre. In contrast, Mosaic Ridge has 363 total units and a density of 15.5 units per…

Each year, Aiken Standard asks each member of Aiken City Council what their goals are for the new year.While…

Turmoil at Eldridge Town Hall…

It has been a busy year as Chairman of the Board. It has been a year of learning for me while accomplishing many important things. I am proud that, as city council, we are taking the issues head-on; we…

After nearly two decades serving the city of Spokane - and 40 years attending city council meetings - Candace Mumm is ready for a break. It is a respite that his colleagues on the city council consider well deserved. Mumm…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part of News Advocate's Best Stories of the Year compilation (in no particular order) revisiting and recapping Manistee County's biggest news from 2021.MANISTEE - The town of Manistee went through many council changes…

LIBERTY — Vicki McClure has been named the next director of Liberty's finance department, as approved by the…

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - Tainan City Council on Wednesday (December 22nd) passed a bill recommending that the central government change the…

WEST HARTFORD — The city will begin a nationwide search for a new city manager as Matt Hart steps down to become executive director of the Capitol Region Council of Governments.Hart was appointed West Hartford City Manager in 2017, when he…

City Council President Jevgeni Ossinovski (SDE) said that next year's city budget will lead to several positive changes, the priority being: “Convenient and safe urban environment, while the budget also pays attention to setting…

Senior local government officials have said there should be a minister responsible for children's services to "overburden" government action. This week, Ade Adetosoye, chief executive of Bromley LBC and spokesperson for children and…

ALPENA At its meeting on December 6, Alpena City Council…. ∫ confirmed the appointment of Nickolas Lee to the Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring on December 1, 2024.…

Michael Franchek, a City Hall critic who plans to seek a midterm appointment to Park City Council, called on one of the current elected officials on Thursday to step down from the selection process, arguing that there!-->…

2021 has been a busy year for almost all local authorities and Palisade was no exception.Financial hardship…

MANKATO - When planning for next year's municipal budget, Mankato's…

VSraig Cheney sits slumped in his chair, looking dejected instead of his usually cheerful demeanor. Bristol's deputy mayor, who is also chairman of the city council's finance committee, is set to save £ 23million in next year's budget - on…

BEMIDJI — Just over a year after coming up short against former Bemidji City Council member Nancy Erickson, Don Heinonen is preparing for another shot at Ward 5. This week, the 57-year-old retail fleet…

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By John Ruch Andre Dickens will be Atlanta's next mayor after defeating Felicia Moore in the Nov. 30 run-off election that brought several other big changes to the city's government. Mayor-elect Andre Dickens. Doug Shipman…

Longmont would add Juneteenth to its annual set of official holidays observed by the city, under a proposal submitted for discussion by the city council on Tuesday evening. If passed by the council at a future meeting, the city's…

Longmont would add Juneteenth to its annual set of official holidays observed by the city, as part of a proposal submitted for city council discussion on Tuesday evening. If adopted by council at a future meeting, the city's designation of…

The Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accountancy (Cipfa) has been urged to “rethink” proposed changes to its prudential code, fearing that the plans limit the ability of boards to make legitimate investment decisions.…

On a rainy day at Nõmme station on Thursday, members of the SDE got off a train in front of reporters. "From the coalition agreement, it is up to us to appoint a district elder for Nõmme so that the Nõmme district will be led by the social…

Mr. Editor, I watched the Edmonds City Council meeting on November 9 and was struck by the toxicity of our local politics. Citizens calling for courtesy but then making abusive and false statements against our!-->…

Covering the local government is a bit like baking the perfect cake or bread. It is a process and requires the right ingredients and is equal parts art and science. As far as I can remember, I have enjoyed cooking and baking.…

Mayor of Jacksonville Lenny curryThe chief of staff of s will leave the public sector later this month. Jordan elsbury, who joined Curry as a candidate in his 2015 campaign, is leaving City Hall later this month for the private sector. Its…

Two councils in England represented by Conservative ministers have received money under the government's flagship 'race to the top' fund despite being among the least disadvantaged fifths of local authorities in the country.Health Secretary…

A name familiar to Fraser voters will not appear on the ballot, but is vying for city council in Tuesday's election. Outgoing board member Michael Lesich was not initially going to stand for re-election, but changed his mind after the…

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MARLIN, Texas - Residents of the town of Marlin were hoping to put the political drama behind them more than two years ago when voters sent a new administrative team to town hall.But the ride has been bumpier lately, as some describe what…

Your memories could have been made in Manteca years ago, even if you never lived here, only whizzed along the 120 Bypass to the Bay Area, or even if you didn't. 've never set foot in the city. Well, "made" is not as specific as "processed".…

Raahi Reddy, Robin Ye and Candace AvalosThe authors are members of the Portland Charter Commission. Reddy is co-chair of the commission. Ye co-chairs the commission's municipal council elections committee and Avalos co-chairs the…

Government plans to offer tailored support to local communities where Covid transmission is stubbornly high appear to have been delayed as public health directors urge ministers to 'seriously consider' additional measures to tackle…

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Speaking to the business community yesterday, Heber's mayoral and city council candidates all said they would support small businesses, but with different approaches.The two mayoral candidates,…

The back and forth between Medford mayoral candidates on Wednesday featured a series of questions developed by a panel of four city residents from around 60 submissions, ranging from what to do about high school to the advice of incumbent…

Municipalities face a series of dilemmas when building a charging infrastructure A number of councils and local authority groups have developed innovative programs for EV charging infrastructure.…

A former member of the Gretna City Council and owner of a small business threw her hat in the ring for a newly added legislative seat in Sarpy County.…

York and North Yorkshire councils need to review their government 'demands' on decentralization to ensure they align with national policy. Leaders from North Yorkshire CC, its seven districts and York City Council are due to meet on…

Candidates for the competitive mayoral and city council races in College Place seats have found much in…

CRESTVIEW - Municipal Government Week runs October 18-23 and the Town of Crestview is working hard for the event. Below is an overview of some of the scheduled programs:ELECTED PASTRecognizing the often heavy burden of elected terms, the…

Funding for sewage, water and street improvements was part of O'Fallon City Council's action on Monday. For Phases 2 and 3 of the West Presidential Street Improvements, council authorized the payment of $ 167,100 to the Gonzalez…

Pictured Above: (Left to Right) Robert Blackmon. Veronica Jimenez, Tara Rosenbaum, Sean Schrader, Ken Welch and Dr McLauchlan after the end of the Mayors' Forum. Courtesy of Audrey Ward | Crow's nest By Audrey Ward A…

CRESTVIEW - From a myriad of social, cultural and recreational activities to its family-friendly facilities, Okaloosa County Headquarters offers residents and visitors a wide range of services and events.The public is invited to take a peek…

The digital transformation of local government was well underway before the pandemic, but in the past 18 months it has jumped by a decade. Lockdown restrictions meant boards had to innovate quickly for democracy to continue, and…

The Treasury plans to grant municipalities greater freedom to increase the precept of social protection for adults levied on municipal tax bills without being required to hold a referendum. With less than a month to go before the…

Older New Yorkers (Photo: Michael Appleton / Mayoral Photography Office) As we age, few things are more essential than feeling safe in our neighborhoods. For seniors, public safety goes beyond fighting crime; it is about maintaining…

The Brooklyn Center plans to add young people to some of its city boards, the city council said on September…

Warwick Smith / StuffA view of the Rangitīkei River near Marton after the 2015 floods.A rural council is reluctant to hand over its drinking water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, but a resident says it couldn't happen sooner.…

Edinburgh City Chambers needs a change at the top, says Iain Whyte (Photo: Neil Hanna)A powerful city council like Edinburgh should be able to challenge national policy and decide its own priorities on behalf of the local population.That is…

Perry Mayor John Andorf, left, Brenda Espinoza de Perry, center, and Perry City Council member Vicki Klein filed for nominations for all three offices in the November ballot. Three candidates applied for three!-->!-->…

By Tim Farley for The City Sentinel Most Oklahoma City residents are extremely happy with public safety, garbage and water services, according to a survey this summer. At the same time, the city hall's customer service has…

The "third force" in the Cebu City raceThe SPEECH of a "third force" in the Cebu City elections, particularly in the ranks of Partido Barug, began earlier this year, but was raised slightly in decibels due to two major issues in…

The "third force" in the Cebu City raceThe SPEECH of a "third force" in the Cebu City elections, particularly in the ranks of Partido Barug, began earlier this year, but was raised slightly in decibels due to two major issues in the…

“She's the governor we've all been waiting for,” Kleeb said.The Republican contest features a number of nominees, including University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen of Columbus, Senator Brett Lindstrom of Omaha, and Falls City…

Retired Augusta City Manager William Bridgeo, right, and his wife Janice Bridgeo laugh as former mayor William Stokes tells stories about him at a party outside Wednesday of the Augusta Civic Center. Joe Phelan / Journal Kennebec AUGUSTA…

An executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom could reinstate the state open assemblies law and require cities to fully comply with the state open assemblies law on October 1, unless pending legislation is amended and adopted…

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney speaks at a press conference in 2019. Last week he appointed his former chief of staff Lincoln Saunders, third from right, as administrative director after the retirement of Lenora Reid, second from left.…

The government should think "very carefully" before setting affordable housing targets and should instead allow local…